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Business Resources
Federal:
- U.S. Department of the Treasury: Assistance to Small Businesses
- Small Business Association (SBA): Ten Steps to Start Your Business
- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Recent Developments
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Helping People Understand and Meet Their Tax Responsibilities
State:
- Office of the Governor's (OOG): Small Business Handbook
- Texas Economic Development: Visit the OOG website for a comprehensive list of resources and important COVID-19 updates.
- Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Employer Resources: Employers and job seekers impacted by COVID-19 can find resources here. The Commissioner for Employers’ legal team is available Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to answer employment law questions. Please contact them at 800-832-9394 or employerinfo@twc.texas.gov.
- Job Seekers & Employers
- If an individual’s employment has been affected by COVID-19, they may apply for benefits either online by using the Unemployment Benefits Services or by calling TWC at 800-939-6631 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Unemployment Benefits Services can be accessed at any time. For additional information, visit TWC’s website.
- For questions about employment or unemployment insurance, call: 800-832-2829 or email laorinfo@twc.state.tx.us.
- Texas Comptroller (CPA): Visit the CPA website for tax-related information related to COVID-19.
- The agency is offering assistance in the form of short-term payment agreements, and in most instances, waivers of penalties and interest. To learn about options for remaining in compliance and avoiding interest and late fees on taxes due, contact the Enforcement Hotline at 800.252.8800.
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Visit the TDI website for an overview of insurance-related questions.
- Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA): Visit the TDA website for an overview of information related to school meals, consumer protection, rural hospitals, weights and measures and licensing.
Local:
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC): The SBDC Tarrant County assists existing and prospective small business owners by offering a wide variety of services that include one-on-one advising, assistance with financing, accounting, market research, business plan development and marketing.
- SCORE has chapters throughout Texas and provides in-person and virtual counseling and mentorship. Visit SCORE Fort Worth website for more information.
Other:
- Texas Restaurant Association
- Consumer Data Industry Association
- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund is an alternative source of finance for small businesses. For additional information, please visit with each organization:
- SBA: Lender Match Connects You to Lenders
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Pandemic
- American Farmland Trust
- Southern Smoke Foundation: The Southern Smoke Foundation is a crisis relief organization for people in the food and beverage industry.